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Apply for a scholarship to attend Greenbuild 2017 in Boston

Do you believe everyone deserves healthy, safe, efficient green spaces in which to live, work, learn, and play? USGBC seeks community changemakers who share our vision and have the drive to make green buildings and sustainable communities accessible to all people and populations.

Take the opportunity to convene with others who share your vision and drive at Greenbuild, the premier international conference and expo dedicated to green building. Learn how scholarship recipients benefited from participating in 2016.

USGBC seeks scholarship applicants who are dedicated to advancing our mission in low-status and vulnerable communities. Scholarships are competitive and available to individuals with a demonstrated financial or other barrier to participation. We are specifically looking for individuals seeking to advance community health and sustainability.

Three types of scholarships are available:

Local Scholarships: These scholarships target applicants from the Boston area and include full conference registration to Greenbuild and the Communities and Affordable Homes Summit. Deadline: Fri., July 14 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Regional Scholarships: These scholarships target U.S.-based applicants committed to long-term volunteer engagement with USGBC across our eight regions. Scholarship includes full conference registration to Greenbuild and the Communities and Affordable Homes Summit, roundtrip airfare and four nights of shared hotel lodging in Boston. Deadline: Fri., July 14 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

International Scholarships: These scholarships target applicants outside of the U.S. who are committed to long-term volunteer engagement with their nation's green building council across five global regions. Scholarship includes full conference registration to Greenbuild and the Communities and Affordable Homes Summit, roundtrip airfare and five nights of shared hotel lodging in Boston. Deadline: Fri., June 30 at 11:59 p.m. ET.